HEARST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Hearst Elem School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 school district, located in Chicago, IL with about 363 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 21 teachers, Hearst Elem School has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Hearst Elementary School, located in the Garfield Ridge community of Chicago, serves as a neighborhood anchor committed to providing a comprehensive education for students in grades PK–8. As part of the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) district, the school focuses on fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and community engagement. The school’s curriculum is designed to prepare students for the transition to high school by building foundational skills in core subjects while encouraging extracurricular participation.

The school is known for its relatively stable community presence and its focus on creating a safe, inclusive atmosphere for its diverse student body. By utilizing district-aligned resources and maintaining a commitment to teacher-student collaboration, Hearst Elementary works to meet the specific needs of its learners. Parents and community members often value the school for its accessibility and its role in maintaining the educational infrastructure of the 60638 zip code.

For more information, contact Hearst Elem School at (773) 535-2376 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.